Asterisk removed in accordance with change in Item 4 of the Definitions.

ATA 35-2

Protective Breathing Equipment relief added IAW PL-43.

ATA 37

Chapter title updated to coincide with chapter title in opspecs.com.

ATA 37-1

Asterisk removed in accordance with change in Item 4 of the Definitions.

ATA 46

Chapter added for Information Systems.

ATA 46-1

Electronic Flight Bag relief added IAW PL-121.

ATA 61-1

Asterisk removed in accordance with change in Item 4 of the Definitions.

ATA 61-2

Asterisk removed in accordance with change in Item 4 of the Definitions.

The definitions must be inserted here in each Minimum Equipment List (MEL) from current FAA MMEL Policy Letter PL-25, MMEL DEFINITIONS in accordance with current FAA MMEL Policy Letter PL-70, DEFINITIONS REQUIRED IN MELs.

The FOEB has identified a need for certain procedures to provide an adequate level of safety while providing relief for the following items. These procedures must be established by the operator. The following guidelines are to help establish these required procedures:

21-1

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure no fuel leak or mechanical/electrical fault will cause a fire or additional damage.

22-1

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure no electrical or mechanical fault will have any adverse effect on any Flight Control System.

23-3-A

(O) Operations procedure to ensure passengers will be briefed appropriately and to operate within MMEL restrictions.

23-7

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

23-7-A

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

23-8

(O) Operations procedure to ensure SATCOM Voice or Data Link operates normally, alternate procedures are established and used, SATCOM coverage is available over the intended route of flight, and if INMARSAT Codes are not available while using SATCOM Voice prior coordination with the appropriate ATS facility is required.

25-2-A

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure Seat is secured in the UPRIGHT position.

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure Seat Back is IMMOVABLE in full UPRIGHT position.

25-2-B

(O) Operations procedure to ensure baggage is not stowed under Seat with inoperative Restraining Bar, Seat is properly placarded, and Cabin Crew is alerted.

25-6-A

(O) Operations procedure to ensure AED is resealed in a manner that will identify it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit.

25-6-B

(O) Operations procedure to ensure EMK is resealed in a manner that will identify it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit.

25-6-C

(O) Operations procedure to ensure FAK is resealed in a manner that will identify it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure any combination of three Gyro or INS (IRU) Stabilized Compass Systems are operative.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure any combination of two Gyro or INS (IRU) Stabilized Compass Systems operate normally, the Airplane is operated with Dual Independent Navigation Capability, and is under Positive Radar Control by ATC on the enroute portion of the flight.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure the flight is entirely within areas of magnetic unreliability provided at least two Stabilized Directional Gyro Systems are installed, operate normally, and are used in conjunction with approved Free Gyro Navigation Techniques.

34-14

(O) Operations procedure to ensure Autopilot with Altitude Hold is operative and enroute operations do not require use of the Altitude Alerting System.

34-15

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure the TCAS I System is deactivated and secured. Applies to both provisos.

34-16

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure the TCAS II System is deactivated and secured. Applies to both provisos.

34-16-B

(O) Operations procedure to ensure TA Visual Display and Audio Functions are operative, TA ONLY Mode is selected by the crew, and enroute or approach procedures do not require use of the RA Display System.

34-16-C

(O) Operations procedure to ensure RA Visual Display and Audio Functions are operative, and enroute or approach procedures do not require use of the Traffic Alert Display System.

34-17-A-1

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-17-A-1-a

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-17-A-1-d

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used and Advisory Callouts are not required by FAR.

34-17-A-1-e

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used and Windshear Detection and Avoidance System (Predictive) operates normally.

34-17-A-2

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-17-B-1

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-17-B-1-a

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-17-B-1-d

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used and Advisory Callouts are not required by FAR.

34-17-B-1-e

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-17-C-1

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-19-A

(O) Operations procedure to ensure current Aeronautical Charts are

used, status and suitability of Navigation Facilities to be used are verified, and Approach Navigation Radios are manually tuned and identified.

34-20-A

O) Operations procedure to ensure current Aeronautical Charts are

used, status and suitability of Navigation Facilities to be used are verified, and Approach Navigation Radios are manually tuned and identified.

34-21-A-1

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used and Windshear detection and avoidance System (Predictive) operates normally.

34-21-A-2

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used and Windshear Warning and Flight Guidance System (Reactive) operates normally.

34-21-B-1

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

34-21-B-2

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

37-1

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure no mechanical problem exists as a result of Pump failure that could have an adverse effect on the engine operation or System functions.

46-1-A

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

46-1-B

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

46-1-C

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

46-1-D

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure associated EFB and hardware is secured by an alternate means or removed from the aircraft.

(O) Operations procedure to ensure alternate procedures are established and used.

(M) Maintenance procedure to ensure associated EFB and hardware is secured by an alternate means or removed from the aircraft.

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AIR CONDITIONING

1.

Combustion Heater

C

1

0

(M)

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Cabin Heat Valves

C

2

0

May be inoperative provided failed Valve is in the CLOSED/OFF position.

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Air Conditioner

C

1

0

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AUTOPILOT

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Autopilot System

C

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(M) May be inoperative provided operations do not require its use.

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2.

Autopilot Disconnect Functions

(Quick Release Controls)

C

B

2

2

1

0

One may be inoperative provided:

a)Autopilot is not used below 1,500 feet AGL, and

b)Approach minimums do not require the use of the Autopilot.

May be inoperative provided Autopilot is not used.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1.

Communications System (VHF And UHF)

D

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Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative provided it is not powered by any Emergency Power Source and not required for emergency procedures.

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Cockpit Speaker

C

1

0

May be inoperative provided two operative Headsets are available to the flight crew.

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Passenger Address System (PA)

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Passenger Configuration

C

1

0

(O) May be inoperative provided:

a)PA not required by FAR, and

b)Alternate, normal and emergency procedures, and/or operating restrictions are established and used.

NOTE: Any station function(s) that

operate normally may be used.

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Cargo Configuration

D

1

0

May be inoperative provided procedures do not require its use.

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Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

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A)

Survival Type ELTs

D

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-

Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative or missing.

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B)

Fixed ELTs

A

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0

May be inoperative or missing provided repairs are made within 90 days.

May be inoperative provided repairs are made within three flight days.

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Cockpit Voice Recorder Not Equipped To Record Boom Microphones

D

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0

Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative.

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COMMUNICATIONS

6.

Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

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A)

For Air Carrier And Commercial Operators

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With Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Installed

A

1

0

May be inoperative provided:

a)Flight Data Recorder (FDR) operates normally, and

b)Repairs are made within three flight days.

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2)

Without Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Installed

A

1

0

May be inoperative provided repairs are made within three flight days.

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B)

For Operators Other Than Air Carriers And Commercial Operators

A

1

0

May be inoperative provided repairs are made in accordance with applicable FARs.

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Selective Call Systems (SELCAL)

C

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0

(O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used.

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D

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0

May be inoperative provided procedures do not require its use.

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A)

Channels

C

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0

(O) May be inoperative provided alternate procedures are established and used.

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D

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0

May be inoperative provided procedures do not require its use.

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COMMMUNICATIONS

8.

High Frequency (HF)

Communication System

D

C

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-

-

1

Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative.

(O) May be inoperative while conducting operations that require two LRCS provided:

a)SATCOM Voice or Data Link operates normally,

b)Alternate procedures are established and used,

c)SATCOM coverage is available over the intended route of flight, and

d)If INMARSAT Codes are not available while using SATCOM Voice prior coordination with the appropriate ATS facility is required.

NOTE: SATCOM is to be used only as

a backup to normal HF

communications unless

otherwise authorized by the

appropriate ATS facilities.

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EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS

1.

Cockpit Shoulder Harness

B

2

1

Right side may be inoperative for single pilot operations, however, Right Seat must remain unoccupied.

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Passenger Seat(s)

D

-

-

May be inoperative provided:

a)Seat does not block an Emergency Exit,

b)Seat does not restrict any passenger from access to the Main Aircraft Aisle, and

c)Affected Seat(s) are blocked and placarded “DO NOT OCCUPY”.

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NOTE 1: A Seat with an inoperative

Seat Belt is considered

inoperative.

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NOTE 2: Affected Seat(s) may include

the Seat(s) behind and/or

adjacent outboard Seats.

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Recline Mechanism

D

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(M) May be inoperative and Seat occupied provided Seat is secured in the UPRIGHT position.

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(M) May be inoperative and Seat occupied provided Seat Back is immovable in full UPRIGHT position.

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EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS

2.

Passenger Seat(s) (Continued)

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Underseat Baggage Restraining Bars

C

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-

(O) May be inoperative provided:

a)Baggage is not stowed under Seat with inoperative Restraining Bar,

b)Associated Seat is placarded “DO NOT STOW BAGGAGE UNDER THIS SEAT”, and

c)Procedures are established to alert Cabin Crew of inoperative Restraining Bar.

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Armrest

C

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-

May be inoperative or missing and Seat occupied provided:

a)Armrest does not block an Emergency Exit,

b)Armrest does not restrict any passenger from access to the Main Aircraft Aisle, and

c)For an Armrest with a Recline Mechanism, Seat is secured in the UPRIGHT position.

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Approved Flotation Equipment

C

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0

As required by FAR.

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ELT

RELOCATED TO ATA 23-4, REVISION 4.

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EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS

5.

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Non-Essential Equipment & Furnishings (NEF)

-

0

May be inoperative, damaged, or missing provided that the item(s) is deferred in accordance with the operator’s NEF deferral program. The NEF program, procedures, and processes are outlined in the operators (insert name) Manual. (M) and (O) procedures, if required, must be available to the flight crew and included in the operator’s appropriate document.

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Emergency Medical Equipment

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Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) And/Or Associated Equipment

A

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0

(O) May be incomplete, missing or inoperative provided:

a)AED is resealed in a manner that will identify it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit, and

b)Repairs or replacements are made within three flight cycles.

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Any in excess of those required by FAR may be incomplete, missing, or inoperative.

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EQUIPMENT/ FURNISHINGS

6.

Emergency Medical Equipment (Continued)

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Emergency Medical Kit (EMK) And/Or Associated Equipment

A

-

0

(O) May be incomplete, missing or inoperative provided:

a)EMK is resealed in a manner that will identify it as a Unit that cannot be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit, and

b)Repairs or replacements are made within three flight cycles.

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Any in excess of those required by FAR may be incomplete, missing, or inoperative.

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First Aid Kit (FAK) And/Or Associated Equipment

A

-

-

(O) If more than one is required by FAR, only one of the required First Aid Kits may be incomplete, missing or inoperative provided:

a)FAK is resealed in a manner that will identify it as a Unit that can not be mistaken for a fully serviceable Unit, and

b)Repairs or replacements are made within three flight cycles.

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Any in excess of those required by FAR may be incomplete, missing, or inoperative.

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“Fasten Seat Belt While Seated” Sign Or Placard

C

-

-

One or more Signs or Placards may be illegible or missing provided a legible Sign or Placard is visible from each occupied Passenger Seat.

May be inoperative or missing provided Cargo Compartment remains EMPTY.

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FIRE PROTECTION

1.

Portable Fire Extinguisher

D

-

-

Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative or missing provided:

a)The inoperative Fire Extinguisher is tagged INOPERATIVE, removed from the installed location and placed out of sight so it cannot be mistaken for a functional Unit, and

b)Required distribution is maintained.

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Cargo Compartment Fire Detection/ Suppression Systems

C

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0

May be inoperative provided Cargo Compartment remains EMPTY.

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NOTE: Does not preclude the carriage

of empty cargo containers,

pallets, ballast, etc.

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ICE & RAIN PROTECTION

1.

Pitot Heater

B

1

0

Left Unit must be operative for IFR passenger carrying and for flight in known or forecast icing conditions. Two heated Pitot Tubes are required for these conditions if a second Airspeed Indicator is installed and operative.

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Surface Deicing System (Wing, Vertical And Horizontal Stabilizer)

C

1

0

May be inoperative provided aircraft is not operated in known or forecast icing conditions.

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Windshield Deice System

C

1

0

May be inoperative provided aircraft is not operated in known or forecast icing conditions.

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Propeller Anti-Icing/ Deicing System

C

1

0

May be inoperative provided aircraft is not operated in known or forecast icing conditions.

b)The airplane is not operated into known or forecast icing conditions.

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INDICATING/ RECORDING SYSTEMS

1.

Clock With Sweep Second Hand Or Electric Digital Clock

C

1

0

May be inoperative for VFR operations.

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Flight Hour Recorder

C

1

0

(O)

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Flight Data Recorder (FDR) System

C

-

-

Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative.

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A

-

0

May be inoperative provided:

a)Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) operates normally,

b)Airplane is not dispatched from a designated airport as listed in the operator’s MEL unless:

1.The FDR failure occurs after pushback but prior to takeoff or

2.The FDR repair was attempted but was not successful.

c)In those cases where repair is attempted but not successful, the aircraft may be dispatched on a flight or series of flights until the next designated airport where repair must be accomplished prior to dispatch, and

d)Repairs are made within three flight days.

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INDICATING/ RECORDING SYSTEMS

3.

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) System (Continued)

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A)

For Air Carrier And Commercial Operators

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1)

FDR Recording Parameters Required By FAR

A

-

-

May be inoperative provided:

a)Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) operates normally, and

b)Repairs are made within 20 calendar days.

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FDR Recording Parameters Not Required By FAR

A

-

-

May be inoperative provided repairs are made prior to completion of the next heavy maintenance check.

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Operators Other Than Holders Of Air Carrier Or Commercial Operator Certificates

C

-

1

Any in excess of those required by FAR may be inoperative.

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-

0

May be inoperative provided repairs are made in accordance with applicable FARs.

b)Repairs are made prior to completion of the next heavy maintenance visit.

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B)

ADS-B Squitter Transmissions

A

-

0

May be inoperative provided:

a)Operations do not require its use, and

b)Repairs are made prior to completion of the next heavy maintenance visit.

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8.

Radar Altimeter

C

1

0

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9.

Flight Director

C

1

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10.

Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)

C

1

0

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11.

Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

C

1

0

As required by FAR.

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12.

Altitude Encoder

COMBINED WITH ATA 34-7, REVISION 4.

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NAVIGATION

13.

Non-Stabilized Magnetic Compass

B

1

0

(O) May be inoperative provided any combination of three Gyro or INS (IRU) Stabilized Compass Systems are operative.

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1

0

(O) May be inoperative provided:

a)Any combination of two Gyro or INS Stabilized Compass Systems are operative, and

b)Aircraft is operated with Dual Independent Navigation Capability and under Positive Radar Control by ATC on the enroute portion of the flight.

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B

1

0

(O) May be inoperative for flights that are entirely within areas of magnetic unreliability provided at least two Stabilized Directional Gyro Systems are installed, operative, and used in conjunction with approved Free Gyro Navigation Techniques.